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'Battle for the centre' emerges in Alberta as unite-the-right vote succeedsProvincial Politics | 207680 hits | 6:36 AM on Monday | posted by DrCaleb
The 95 per cent approval to merge Alberta's Wildrose and Progressive Conservative parties has drawn a mix of reactions from Albertans of all political stripes. Wildrose and PC members approve unite-the-right deal with 95% voting YesProvincial Politics | 207781 hits | 8:31 AM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Alberta Wildrose and Progressive Conservative Party members have voted 95 per cent in favour of ratifying the agreement to join forces and form the new United Conservative Party. Transition of B.C. government won't interfere with wildfire-fighting effortsProvincial Politics | 207192 hits | 12:52 PM on Tuesday | posted by Hyack
After 16 years under one party, British Columbia will have a change in government while dealing with one of the biggest emergencies the province has ever seen: tens of thousands of people out of their homes in communities across the Interior because of wi Peter Julian quitting NDP leadership race after failing to secure enough donationsProvincial Politics | 206980 hits | 8:41 PM on Thursday | posted by Hyack
Peter Julian, the former NDP House leader, is quitting his party's leadership race after failing to secure enough donations to continue his campaign. B.C. Liberal government loses confidence vote 44-42, sparking either NDP government or electionProvincial Politics | 208196 hits | 8:18 PM on Thursday | posted by Hyack
After 16 years and two months in power, the B.C. Liberals have lost the confidence of the legislature. B.C. Liberals expected to be toppled in confidence voteProvincial Politics | 207784 hits | 11:05 AM on Thursday | posted by Hyack
British Columbia's minority Liberal government is staring at defeat today in the legislature, more than seven weeks after squeaking out a minority government in a provincial election. Refinery cost soars to $9.3 billion, prompting call for auditor general reviewProvincial Politics | 207527 hits | 6:46 AM on Wednesday | posted by DrCaleb
An oil refinery under construction in northern Alberta — already dubbed a multi-billion-dollar boondoggle by a former Tory minister — is now even more expensive, triggering calls for an investigation by the province’s auditor general. Provincial Politics | 207435 hits | 6:59 AM on Monday | posted by DrCaleb
A viral video of Saturday's parade quickly sparked controversy with some saying organizers were advertising systemic racism by allowing floats to be pushed predominantly by minorities and ridden predominantly by white people. Former Alberta PCs looking for centrist alternative in time for 2019 electionProvincial Politics | 206992 hits | 7:04 AM on Friday | posted by DrCaleb
The former president of the Progressive Conservative party is now running a political action committee dedicated to boosting a centrist alternative ahead of the next Alberta election. Edmonton councillor calls for review of city's advertising policiesProvincial Politics | 207047 hits | 7:16 AM on Wednesday | posted by DrCaleb
A councillor is asking that the City of Edmonton review its advertising policies after ads for the city and Edmonton Economic Development Corporation appeared on a right-wing website. Otto Warmbier: North Korea releases jailed US studentProvincial Politics | 207164 hits | 8:43 AM on Tuesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
NORTH Korea has released the jailed US student Otto Warmbier, according to the Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. Ontario government offers public servants contract extensions, 7.5% raisesProvincial Politics | 207104 hits | 12:50 AM on Tuesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The approximately 35,500 public sector workers and correctional staff represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union are set to vote on ratification June 20-22. More layoffs at Alberta Innovates due to massive ongoing budget cutsProvincial Politics | 207316 hits | 7:21 AM on Monday | posted by DrCaleb
The government-funded Alberta Innovates continues to hemorrhage jobs as it absorbs another $16 million in budget cuts this year after having its budget slashed $60 million over the previous two years. Wood Buffalo mayoral candidate condemns 'racist attacks'Provincial Politics | 208000 hits | 6:53 AM on Wednesday | posted by DrCaleb
Fort McMurray lawyer and mayoral candidate Don Scott is condemning what he calls a series of 'racist attacks' sent to him by mail and voicemail after he announced he was running for the mayor's chair. B.C. Greens and NDP to hold joint news conferenceProvincial Politics | 208073 hits | 1:37 PM on Monday | posted by Robair
After a weekend of negotiations, the B.C. Greens and the NDP have announced plans to hold a news conference at 2 pm Monday afternoon. The expectation is Green Party Leader Andrew Weaver will announce his party's three MLAs are ready to support the NDP. Ontario Liberals to unveil sweeping labour reformsProvincial Politics | 208315 hits | 8:01 AM on Monday | posted by Coach85
Premier Kathleen Wynne is set to announce measures including a higher minimum wage, more paid vacation time, greater employee protections and removal of barriers to unionization. Grace McCarthy, influential B.C. cabinet minister for 3 decades, has died at 89Provincial Politics | 208300 hits | 11:41 AM on Thursday | posted by Hyack
Grace McCarthy, the most influential cabinet minister over the long rule of British Columbia's Social Credit Party, has died. Live blog: B.C. election night resultsProvincial Politics | 207091 hits | 8:19 PM on Tuesday | posted by Strutz
Starting at 5 p.m. PT we'll have a live elections results blog with the latest developments from across B.C. 'You're not conservative enough': PC board member resigns over 'labels' from Kenney supportersProvincial Politics | 207446 hits | 8:28 AM on Monday | posted by DrCaleb
A former regional director with the Progressive Conservative party says she resigned from the board because she was tired of the negativity and criticism being levelled at some party members by supporters of Jason Kenney. B.C. votes 2017: advance polls see high turnoutProvincial Politics | 207758 hits | 10:55 PM on Sunday | posted by Strutz
After six days of advance polls for the 2017 provincial election, nearly 20 per cent of eligible voters cast their ballots, an significant increase over 2013. Millions in donations from B.C. Liberal appointees: CTV investigationProvincial Politics | 207655 hits | 4:44 PM on Saturday | posted by Strutz
B.C. Liberals made almost $5 million in donations from the people they appointed to the boards that oversee many government functions in this province – some 21 times more than the appointees gave to the NDP, according to a CTV News review. Alberta ends arrests for unpaid traffic fines, minor infractionsProvincial Politics | 207901 hits | 7:28 AM on Tuesday | posted by DrCaleb
Starting next month, Alberta will no longer throw people in jail if they can't pay fines for minor infractions, such as transit fare evasion or drinking in public. Driving to the top of the world: Exploring Canada's new Arctic highwayProvincial Politics | 207340 hits | 6:42 AM on Wednesday | posted by DrCaleb
There are over a million kilometres of road in Canada, but hardly any have gone as far as our third coast — the Arctic Ocean. But that's about to change. B.C. Green Party candidate says he regrets impersonating Martin Luther King during rallyProvincial Politics | 207359 hits | 3:14 PM on Monday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Green Party candidate Mark Neufeld says he regrets imitating Martin Luther King during a campaign rally. Since Wynne became premier number of teachers on Sunshine List nearly tripled, costing taxpayers $765MProvincial Politics | 207114 hits | 9:44 AM on Thursday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Taxpayers were left with a $765-million bill to pay the salaries of the teachers who made the list in 2016, compared with $263 million in 2014 — one year after Wynne succeeded McGuinty No more tuition tax rebate, but more money for refugee housing coming in Manitoba budgetProvincial Politics | 207287 hits | 7:27 AM on Wednesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The provincial budget will usher in more money for refugee housing, but will usher out the tuition tax rebate, CBC News has learned. Plenty at stake as 2017 election campaign beginsProvincial Politics | 207060 hits | 11:20 AM on Tuesday | posted by Strutz
The main question, as it has been the last three elections, is whether people want to re-elect the B.C. Liberal party — but a majority this time would be historic in a way that none of their re-elections have been. Kathleen Wynne, wary of possible Buy American bill, seeks allies among U.S. governorsProvincial Politics | 207355 hits | 2:46 PM on Friday | posted by shockedcanadian
Premier should have cleared letters to Alta. companies with conflict commissioner first: expertProvincial Politics | 207150 hits | 7:04 AM on Wednesday | posted by DrCaleb
An expert in political ethics says if Saskatchewan's premier had consulted him, he would have advised Brad Wall to avoid sending letters of invitation to Alberta oil companies in which he has personally invested. Chris Selley: Ontario a free-trade champion' More like a victim of protectionism | National PostProvincial Politics | 207152 hits | 12:57 AM on Monday | posted by shockedcanadian
Tougher guidelines needed to monitor government ads: B.C. auditorProvincial Politics | 207112 hits | 5:34 PM on Saturday | posted by Strutz
The Liberal government's recent ad campaign on the budget was the catalyst for the discussion. Kelly McParland: Quebec sets a fiscal example for the other provinces (which they will, of course, ignore) | National PostProvincial Politics | 207064 hits | 3:41 PM on Friday | posted by shockedcanadian
Alberta will borrow $2.2B to cover losses from power contracts | Home | CalgaryProvincial Politics | 208091 hits | 8:30 AM on Friday | posted by Alta_redneck
The Alberta government plans to borrow more than $2 billion over four years to cover losses from power contracts, despite claims there are cheaper alternatives. Four companies that bought coal-fired electricity from generators and resold it to the grid un Greg Clark pushes Alberta Party message over beers at pub nightProvincial Politics | 208071 hits | 8:01 AM on Friday | posted by DrCaleb
The Alberta Party hosted a pub night Thursday night in Calgary, hoping to bring in voters over beers who are looking for a new political home. Rachel Notley warns Brad Wall against trying to 'steal' businesses from AlbertaProvincial Politics | 207265 hits | 9:07 PM on Thursday | posted by Alta_redneck
Jason Kenney's views on gay-straight alliances called 'extremist' by Alberta education ministerProvincial Politics | 207987 hits | 5:38 AM on Thursday | posted by DrCaleb
Alberta Education Minister David Eggen says Jason Kenney’s position that parents should be notified when their kids join a gay-straight alliance shows his true views. Notley defends Alberta's budget, doubles down on criticism of Saskatchewan's 'faProvincial Politics | 207169 hits | 8:47 PM on Monday | posted by Alta_redneck
BC Liberals refunding more than $92K in indirect contributionsProvincial Politics | 207691 hits | 3:06 PM on Saturday | posted by Strutz
The party will be refunding $92,874.36 as part of an ongoing review of donations. Controversial inquiry begins Friday into the 2007 death of Chinese worker at CNRL siteProvincial Politics | 207760 hits | 7:04 AM on Thursday | posted by DrCaleb
An inquiry starts Friday into the 2007 death of a Chinese temporary foreign worker after an accident at a Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. site near Fort McMurray. 'Women studies' course at rural Alberta school draws intervention from provinceProvincial Politics | 207895 hits | 9:47 AM on Wednesday | posted by DrCaleb
The province will be seeking changes to a new course taught at a rural Alberta school called "women studies," which covers topics such as hairstyles, dinner parties, recipes and interior decor. Wildrose campus group implosion offers yet another glimpse of Alberta's bare-knuckle unite-the-right fightProvincial Politics | 207698 hits | 7:41 AM on Wednesday | posted by DrCaleb
A recent email equating feminism with cancer issued by the Wildrose on Campus at the University of Calgary marked the climax of an implosion of the student group that started with a takeover by supporters of PC leadership candidate Jason Kenney, according Battle for the centre: After Kenney's unite-the-right win, where will progressives go'Provincial Politics | 207930 hits | 7:59 AM on Monday | posted by DrCaleb
While convention-goers waited for the results of the Alberta PC leadership vote Saturday afternoon in Calgary, a spontaneous gathering took place just outside the main auditorium. Provincial Politics | 207237 hits | 2:07 PM on Friday | posted by Alta_redneck
Regional Hospital Centre does not mince words when voicing his frustration with Thursday’s provincial health spending announcement. “I would say (I’m) beyond disappointed. I would say extremely disappointed,” said Dr. Kym Jim on Friday. “How projects can Alberta's health spending still soaring despite efforts at restrainProvincial Politics | 207409 hits | 9:18 AM on Friday | posted by Alta_redneck
The NDP government unveiled a record $21.4-billion health budget Thursday that featured substantial new investments for mental health and the opioid crisis, but also left the opposition criticizing the government’s resolve to rein in rising costs. Provincial Politics | 206882 hits | 6:13 PM on Thursday | posted by N_Fiddledog
CHATHAM — Ontario’s soaring electricity prices are emptying the charitable coffers of churches in the southwestern part of the province that are being tapped by parishioners unable to pay their power bills.Back to Canada News
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